| Actors: Dennis James, Bob Shepard Genres: Comedy, Kids & Family, Music Video & Concerts, Television Sub-Genres: Comedy, Family Films, Music Video & Concerts, Classic TV Studio: Standing Room Only Format: DVD - Color - Closed-captioned DVD Release Date: 10/18/2005 Original Release Date: 01/18/1948 Theatrical Release Date: 01/18/1948 Release Year: 2005 Run Time: 4hr 42min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 2 SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages: English |
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  | The Original Amateur Hour Actors: Dennis James, Bob Shepard Genres: Comedy, Kids & Family, Music Video & Concerts, Television NR 2005 4hr 42min Long before TV's "American Idol" became a mega-hit, there was one radio and television series that started the talent competition craze. It was called: "The Original Amateur Hour." Almost 50 major stars of movies, records,... more » |
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Movie ReviewsA wonderful DVD set! A. Fisher | Los Angeles, CA USA | 10/19/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "This 2 DVD set is simply terrific. It brings back so many memories of the early days of TV and radio and showcases young performers like Frank Sinatra, Robert Klein, Ann-Margret and others long before they were stars. Pat Boone, who got his start on "The Original Amateur Hour" does a bang-up job as host on this must-have DVD. I would reccomend it to everyone for their home library and as a gift." The Golden Age of TV lives on.... B. J. Lane | Levittown, PA United States | 06/24/2006 (4 out of 5 stars) "Before "American Idol" there was "The Original Amateur Hour," which in its glory days showcased talent the way it should be in this day and age...pure and simple - with no stupidity in sight. "Amateur Hour" did NOT have the glitz and glamour of today's talent shows - and (thank God) not even a Simon Cowell-esque personality.
Viewing this DVD brought back memories of watching the original series with the great Ted Mack (the revival with Willard Scott in 1992 did not even come close). What made it so enjoyable was seeing the first glimpses of stardom for the likes of Pat Boone, Ann-Margret, Connie Francis, Gladys Knight, Jose Feliciano, Raul Julia, and Irene Cara among others. The only negative is that there should have been at least one or two more complete episodes (in this collection we get one from 1953 and one from 1970 - just before the series ended), and I hope that the next volume (more please) will be a little more extensive. Otherwise, this is a pleasant trip down TV's memory lane." |
